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TriWest
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Sponsor of the AUSA Volunteer Family of the Year Award
TriWest Healthcare Alliance partners with the Department of Defense to do "Whatever It Takes" to support the healthcare needs of 2.7 million members of America's military family. A Phoenix-based corporation, TriWest provides access to cost-effective, high-quality health care in the 21-state TRICARE West Region. The Department of Defense recently presented TriWest with the 2009 national Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Freedom Award—the highest recognition given to employers for their support of their employees who also serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Visit: www.triwest.com for more information.
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A Backpack JournalistWe provide curriculum, workshops and events for Military Youth 6-11 and 12-18 to assist them through the deployment cycle, including reintegration. We have recently added Journaling for adults (FRG’s or the Survivorship Audience), and expanded to offer our curriculum and workshops to youth interested in “Entrepreneurship”. For more information, please go to: http://www.abackpackjournalist.com/ausa/
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The Military Family Network™ works with the military, gove rnment, organizations,businesses and military families to create a community of expert and trusted resources both online and off. Using this information, military families can build their own personal support networks, customized to their family needs, to increase their readiness and well being. Visit their website @http://www.emilitary.org/
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Operation Give a Hug strives to provide comfort to children who are missing a parent, help get families connected to their units and resources in place to support them, and give back to our military community. Operation Give a Hug is a 501 (c) (3), charitable organization. www.operationgiveahug.org
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Sponsor of the AUSA Volunteer Family of the Year Award
Express Scripts is the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) for the TRICARE Pharmacy Program. Express Scripts provides eligible DoD beneficiaries with the cost-savings and convenience of receiving medications by mail or from a highly accessible, nationwide network of retail pharmacies. We’re committed to making the use of prescription drugs safer and more affordable for the 9.6 million TRICARE beneficiaries we serve. Visit: www.express-scripts.com for more information. |
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K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN), a technology-based education company, is the nation’s largest provider of proprietary curriculum and online education programs to students in kindergarten through high school.
K12 provides high quality, customized education solutions to school districts, charter and private schools, and directly to families ranging from individual courses to classroom and hybrid programs to full-time virtual school programs. K12 Inc. also operates the K12 International Academy, an accredited, diploma-granting online private school serving students in over 40 countries.
K12 provides its curriculum and school services to online public schools in 25 states plus the District of Columbia. Since the company was founded in 1999, it has delivered over 1.5 million courses to more than 150,000 students in the U.S. and across the world.
K12’s mission is to provide any child the curriculum and tools to maximize success in life, regardless of geographic, financial, or demographic circumstances. More information can be found at www.K12.com |
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The Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) Family Programs Directorate is dedicated to providing Army families with information and resources to help them manage the challenges of military life. We address Army family concerns by representing families on a number of Department of Defense and Department of the Army boards, councils and working groups and through AUSA's legislative efforts. AUSA promotes United Through Reading to its members through media and visibility at their annual conferences.
United Through Reading website.
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 The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) launched a public awareness campaign that focuses on combating the stigma associated with seeking care and treatment for psychological health concerns.
View the Real Warriors Campaign website at: http://www.realwarriors.net/, and learn more about the campaign themed, “Real Warriors. Real Battles. Real Strength.” The Web site features articles and resources on a variety of psychological health issues, as well as video interviews with service members, their families and others dealing with psychological health or traumatic brain injury issues. The DCoE Outreach Center offering psychological health and traumatic brain injury information and resources is available 24/7 by a live chat from: www.realwarriors.net or by dialing 866-966-1020.
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B.B. Bear Series
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Children’s Book Series Available at Discount to Military Families
Pixie Stuff™ L.L.C. publishes the Thumbs Up Johnnie children’s book series, written by Michelle Bain. The characters of Thumbs Up Johnnie and his friends help children learn important life skills about teamwork, friendship, financial responsibility, and good hygiene. The books are written for children aged four to eight years. |
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EDCO Publishing
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You and Me Make Three By Gwendy Mangiamele, Wendy Lokken & Edna Cucksey Stephens The first book in the B.B. (Book & Bear) book series, you and Me Make Three helps young children cope with the challenges of divorce and separation. Military families can receive a 20% discount on B.B. The Bear and You and Me Make Three by purchasing online at: http://www.bbseries.com and entering the discount code “ccpatriotic-03”. |
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Pionneer Services
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Pioneer Financial Services, Inc., a division of MidCountry Bank, has produced a guide to help families cope with the financial stresses of military life. The book provides real-world information and easy-to-implement solutions for those who want to effectively manage their family’s finances. With tips and examples that can be used throughout a person’s military and civilian life, the Military Spouse Financial Guide is a comprehensive look at how to control your money. |
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Harmony Hearth & Raytheon
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"Operation Thanksgiving Eagle"
To thank the children of the military for their daily sacrifices in the name of protecting America’s freedom, BAE Systems & Raytheon Company are sponsoring the distribution the holiday book "It’s a Family Thanksgiving! A Celebration of an American Tradition for Children and Their Families" by Debbie Fink. This holiday workbook reminds us why we hold strong to our history and our heritage, and how we draw strength from our heroes and our heroines.
To request a copy, please contact AUSA Family Programs by email at familyprograms@ausa.org. |